The Germany international started in the 1-0 loss against Swansea City at the Emirates stadium. Özil was awarded a 7.10 rating by Whoscored for his performance against the Swans.

The Gunners have won 16 out of the last 20 games in which Özil has featured since returning from injury. Özil has won two Vitality Team of the Month and one PFA Fans Player of the Month awards since the turn of the year.

Arsenal are currently joint second in the Premier League with Manchester City on 73 points but have a game in hand over the Citizens.

Özil has nine assists and five goals in 28 appearances for Arsenal in all competitions.